9 September 2013
Inland Revenue in line for top accounting graduates
The Inland Revenue Department has joined a fast-growing graduate recruitment programme run by global accounting body CPA
Australia.
CPA Australia’s Recognised Employer Program connects the country’s top accounting graduates with employers. Once they
have hired the graduates, the employers sponsor and support them on their career paths to becoming a Certified
Practising Accountant (CPA) – a globally-recognised accounting qualification aimed at developing strategic business
leaders.
CPA Australia country manager for New Zealand David Jenkins said: “We are delighted to welcome the Inland Revenue
Department to our Recognised Employer Program. Through partnering with us, IRD can now offer a choice of professional
designation to New Zealand’s best accounting talent, which will make them even more attractive as a potential employer.”
Giles Southwell, Chief Financial Officer, Inland Revenue said: “With Inland Revenue becoming a recognised employer for
CPA Australia, this offers an alternative career and development path for people who work in our organisation.”
Other significant New Zealand employers participating in the Recognised Employer Program include Grant Thornton New
Zealand, KPMG New Zealand, Cisco, DHL and AIA.
About CPA Australia
CPA Australia is one of the world's largest accounting bodies, representing more than 144,000 finance, accounting and
business professionals in 127 countries. With a proud 126-year history, CPA supports its members with education,
training and technical support, and has a particular emphasis on providing rewarding career pathways for top accounting
graduates. CPAs are recognised as strategic business leaders and New Zealand members include senior finance
professionals from some of the country’s largest public and private sector organisations. CPA Australia advocates not
only on behalf of its members, but also on behalf of public interest. The organisation is committed to New Zealand and
actively works with government and regulatory bodies to continuously improve standards and confidence in the local
accounting and finance sector. For more information please visit www.cpaaustralia.co.nz
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